Book Cover Carlos Gracie
The World Jiu-Jitsu Expo will also be the setting for the launch of the biography of one of the most important figures in Jiu-Jitsu history.
Carlos Gracie, The Creator of a Fighting Dinasty, is the English version of the book released in 2008 in Brazil.
Carlos Gracie’s life and the saga of his family are told in a biography written by his daughter, Reila Gracie. Carlos was more than the creator of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
As an athlete, he had memorable bouts, which packed gyms and stadiums in Rio de Janeiro, where he lived with his family. As a teacher, he shaped future champions who would revolutionize the sport, such as his brother Hélio and son Carlson.
Author Reila Gracie, 54 , mother of the 10-time World Jiu-Jitsu champion Roger Gracie , from Rio de Janeiro, is an arts publisher and president of the Carlos Gracie Cultural and Sports Association.
Among the internationally recognized artists she publishes are: Cildo Meireles, Anna Maria Maiolino, Waltércio Caldas and Antoni Muntadas. As a silk-screen printing teacher, she has worked with psychiatric patients at the Colônia Juliano Moreira.
The World Jiu-Jitsu Expo takes place October 18-19, at the Long Beach Convention Center.
Marcus Buchecha, Leo Veira, the Mendes Bros, Rodrigo Cavaca & Robert Drysdale, Augusto Tanquinho & Mackenzie Dern, Jean Jacques Machado, Caio Terra and Roberto Cyborg will be teaching seminars.
All seminars at the WJJE will be in the gi.
Three IBJJF events will take place during the Expo: IBJJF Pro League, the American Nationals Kids and the Long Beach Open.
Nine superfights are also already confirmed:
Gianni Grippo vs. Augusto Tanquinho
Nino Schembri vs. Vitor Shaolin
Robson Moura vs. Marcos Parrumpinha
Tim Spriggs vs. Leo Nogueira
João Assis vs. Rolles Gracie (no-gi)
Caio Terra vs. Jeff Curran
Samir Chantre vs. Baret Yoshida
AJ Agazarm vs. Bruno Frazatto
Kit Dale vs. Ricardo Rezende
For more info and for tickets, go to worldjiujitsuexpo.com.
Go to ibjjf.com to register for the tournaments.
